Man held on suspicion of child abduction after girl, 13, disappears

 
Justin Davenport12 August 2013
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A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction following the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl.

The man, who was arrested in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is currently in police custody and is on his way to Sheffield to be interviewed by officers from the South Yorkshire force.

Police said they received numerous calls after appeals yesterday about the disappearance of Erika Kacicova and they are working hard to piece together all the information in a bid to find her.

Erika, who lives in Poole Road in Darnall, Sheffield, went missing at around 4pm last Monday.

Officers issued a plea for Erika to get in touch after previously releasing on bail a 22-year-old man, from Bradford, who was arrested on suspicion of her abduction.

Eastern European Erika is described as being around 4ft 11in and of slim build, with long, dark-brown hair and brown eyes.

Speaking yesterday, Detective Inspector Helen Tate said: “We have had various sightings of Erika today but, as of yet, none have been confirmed.

“It is out of character for Erika to be away from home for so long. We are getting increasingly concerned for her welfare as time goes on.

“Erika is only 13, she is young and a normal teenager, who listens to music and spends time with her family and friends. We want her to return safe and well.”

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